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Key Takeaways:
- Drake and Central Cee earn a No. 23 Billboard Scorching 100 chart debut with “Which One.”
- The observe is the second single from Drake’s upcoming album Iceman, following “What Did I Miss?”
- Drake is presently tied with Michael Jackson with 13 No. 1 hits total on the aforementioned chart.
Drake’s subsequent chapter is formally underway. Fortunately for him, early chart returns recommend it will not be one other stroll throughout rap’s icy summit.
His newest single, “Which One,” debuted at No. 23 on the Billboard Scorching 100 chart because the publication reported on Tuesday (Aug. 5). The collaboration with U.Okay. drill star Central Cee marks the second official single from Iceman, Drizzy’s forthcoming follow-up to $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The joint LP notably debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and produced “NOKIA,” the viral hit that soared to No. 2 on the Scorching 100 earlier this yr.
Earlier than “Which One,” the Toronto native kicked off his Iceman marketing campaign with “What Did I Miss?” — a solo launch that originally appeared poised to change into his 14th No. 1 single. As a substitute, the track peaked at No. 2 earlier than sliding out of the High 30 weeks later.
Nonetheless, a No. 23 debut for “Which One” is much from insignificant, particularly for a mid-summer launch and not using a high-profile music video or main dwell efficiency rollout. Central Cee’s rising worldwide presence seemingly contributed to the track’s sturdy placement, as did curiosity concerning the musical path of Iceman, which to this point leans darker and extra reflective than the shiny melodies of Licensed Lover Boy or For All of the Canines.
The Canadian hitmaker isn’t any stranger to the Scorching 100. Actually, he’s presently tied with Michael Jackson for the fourth-most No. 1 hits in Scorching 100 historical past with 13 chart-toppers — a milestone he reached when “First Individual Shooter” that includes J. Cole debuted on the prime of stated chart in late 2023. His legacy spans from early standouts like “Greatest I Ever Had” to world smashes like “One Dance,” “God’s Plan” and “Slime You Out.”
Should you missed it, you’ll be able to try Drake and Cench’s “Which One,” which additionally seems on the second installment of his Iceman rollout sequence, right here.